π What Are Entity Connections?
Entity connections refer to the relationships between different things (entities) in a specific context. For example:
- πΉ A person can be a family member of another person.
- πΉ A song can belong to a specific artist.
These connections help search engines π§ understand information better and improve search results.
ποΈ Entities in the Real World
Entities represent real-world things with real data. Google can:
- β Recognize π entities
- β Categorize π·οΈ them
- β Analyze π their connections to enhance its knowledge database
If you search "site:google.com/search/static"
, youβll see how Google classifies entities and creates "Web Stories" π with:
- π Key moments
- π Most searched questions β
- π Common connections π
So far, Google has completed this for celebrities and animals π±π¬. You can even find an entityβs unique ID in the URL!

π How Entity Data Helps Search Engine
By analyzing:
- π Entity descriptions
- π Types
- π Links (Named Entity Links)
- π Attributes
Search engines can better understand real-world topics π. This helps them assess a brandβs authority, relevance, and history π.

For example, in the entertainment industry π₯, search engines can identify connections between actors like:
- π Christian Bale & Ben Affleck
By mapping these relationships, search engines can extract relevant queries, answers, and content formats that best satisfy user searches π.
π Entity connections play a big role in SEO, helping brands improve their online visibility and search rankings! π